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Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

By Tallon Smith As Round 1 appears on the horizon for clubs across the state, the Harden Hawks are beginning to gear up for their 2024 campaign in the George Tooke Shield competition. Heading into their 18th season in the Canberra Rugby League’s second division competition after leaving Group 9 in 2006, the Hawks are seeking to bring home their first premiership since their 2017 … Continue reading Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

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Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

With the 2024 season fast approaching, rugby league players and fans across the Riverina are gearing up for another winter of footballing action. Hidden in the details of the Group 20 draw are some incredible fixtures sure to capture the attention of players and fans when they roll around in the opening months of the season. So without further ado, here is a look at … Continue reading Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

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Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

By Tallon Smith The cricket season is drawing to a close, the summer sun is showing signs of exhaustion, and football season is fast approaching across the Riverina. WIth the recent release of the Group 9 draw, Battlers For Bush Footy has compiled a list of the must-watch Group 9 games in 2024, with some familiar rivalries and other matches of importance highlighted and previewed … Continue reading Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

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2024 Proten Cup Draw Revealed

By Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup has released its draw for the 2024 season, with premiers Narrandera hosting the first round on May 18th as the Cup enters the last year of its first six-year cycle.   The competition plays a full weekend’s games at one location each week, with clubs Goolgowi, Hillston, Rankins Springs, Narrandera, Barellan & Ivanhoe hosting one round each over the 6-week … Continue reading 2024 Proten Cup Draw Revealed

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Roos return from recess as Coolah set to field first team in seven seasons

By Tallon Smith The Castlereagh League will expand to ten clubs in 2024 after the Coolah Roos were officially accepted back into the competition for next season. Led by brothers Chanse and Casey Burgess, the Roos’ return comes at a time where the Castlereagh League has expanded back to a four-grade competition with the introduction of Reserves for the first time since the Group 14 … Continue reading Roos return from recess as Coolah set to field first team in seven seasons

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Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards will once again wear the green and gold jersey in Group 20 senior footy after their application to join the Under 16s was accepted by Group 20. Unlike the rest of the state, in the Riverina Under 16s are a part of the senior setup, meaning that when the side takes the field in Aub Farrell Trophy competition, it … Continue reading Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy

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New Rugby League club formed in Border Region

By Tallon Smith Rugby league continues to boom in Albury-Wodonga after the formation of a new club, the Border Bears RLC, was announced in late December. Based in West Albury and affiliated with the Goulburn Murray Premiership, the Bears are the twin cities’ fourth rugby league club, along with fellow GMP outfits CSU Mud Dogs and Wodonga Wombats, and Group 9 side Albury Thunder. Inaugural … Continue reading New Rugby League club formed in Border Region

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Group 9 to start Women’s Tackle competition in 2024

By Tallon Smith In a major leap forward for the women’s game in the Riverina, Group 9 Rugby League has announced a women’s tackle nines competition will kick off in 2024. To be run as an eight round pilot season, the competition will allow clubs to play almost one complete round robin, however it will not feature a finals series or crown an official premier … Continue reading Group 9 to start Women’s Tackle competition in 2024

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Snapshot: Riverina Sporting Landscape in 2006

By Tallon Smith Time for a throwback to close out the year! I recently stumbled on a couple of copies of The Area News from 2006 while cleaning up at home, and found some amazing sports articles. One aspect which I paid particular attention to was the ‘Sports Details’ section, and looking at which leagues that sporting teams across the Riverina were competing in at … Continue reading Snapshot: Riverina Sporting Landscape in 2006

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Club Spotlight: Nanango Stags

By Tallon Smith In the South Burnett region of Queensland, on the land of the Wakka Wakka people, and the banks of Sandy Creek, lies the town of Nanango. Home to around 3,500 people, the town lives and breathes rugby league, and specifically its local side, the Nanango Stags. The club has faced major challenges in recent years though, culminating in the loss of its … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Nanango Stags

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